Hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the party’s growing popularity and expressing confidence in its vision ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The political landscape in Kano State witnessed another significant shift on Sunday as hundreds of APC members in Kumbotso Local Government Area formally dumped the ruling party for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The defection comes amid increasing political realignments across the country as parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The defectors were received by leaders of the NDC during a gathering in Kano, where party officials described the development as a major boost to their grassroots expansion in the state.
According to NDC representatives, the new members said they were attracted by the party’s programmes and vision for governance, expressing optimism that the party would provide a stronger platform for political participation ahead of the next elections.
Party leaders also described the defections as evidence of growing public support for the NDC, while encouraging more Nigerians to join what they called a movement for political change.
Kano remains one of Nigeria’s most politically strategic states, and political observers expect intense competition among the APC, NDC and other major parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
The latest development follows a series of defections and political realignments reported across several states in recent months, with politicians and supporters switching parties as electoral activities gather momentum.
Leaders of the NDC welcomed the defectors and pledged to fully integrate them into the party’s structure in Kano State.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State chapter of the APC had not issued an official response to the latest defections.
The mass movement of party members underscores the ongoing political repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. Analysts believe Kano will remain one of the key battlegrounds capable of influencing the outcome of the national polls as parties continue to strengthen their grassroots structures.